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This bill revises Nevada's laws concerning civil actions for wrongful conviction, making several key changes to provide clearer guidelines and support for individuals who have been wrongfully convicted. The bill defines "incarcerated" as being confined in a local detention facility, county jail, or state prison, and clarifies the conditions under which a person can seek damages for a wrongful conviction. A person must prove they were wrongfully convicted of a felony, did not commit the crime, and had their conviction reversed or vacated, or were pardoned on grounds of innocence. The bill maintains existing provisions for monetary damages based on the length of imprisonment, with rates ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 per year depending on the duration of incarceration. Additionally, the bill now explicitly includes "any other relief" within the $100,000 annual limitation and allows for reimbursement of various supportive services, including educational tuition, health insurance, reentry programs, counseling, housing assistance, and financial literacy programs. The changes will apply to wrongful conviction actions filed on or after the bill's effective date, providing a more comprehensive framework for compensating and supporting individuals who have been unjustly imprisoned.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11872/Overview